THINGS TO KNOW, NCAA Eligibility Center Core Courses and Requirements Calculating Core Course GPA Required SAT/ACT Scores HS must send final transcript and proof of graduation to NCAA Eligibility l Center You must graduate on time in 8 semesters with your class
NAIA Eligibility Center NAIA schools do not have as many rules and regulations on recruiting students and/or eligibility requirements www.playnaia.org Must send transcript upon HS graduation or for your junior that meets Early Decision requirements Junior Early Decision 3.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale 18 on ACT or 860 on SAT
NCAA Eligibility Center Certifies every college bound student athlete in Division I or II www.eligibilitycenter.org Amateurism Certification i Makes sure athletes meet the minimum academic requirements Graduate from High School Complete NCAA Approved CORE Courses Earn a minimum required Core Course GPA Earn required SAT or ACT sum score
What is a CORE course? Qualifies a student for HS graduation: English, Math, Natural or Physical Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language or Comparative Religion or Philosophy. For Math must be Algebra I or higher 4 Year College Prep at or above the High School s regular Academic Level. Taught by a qualified instructor. Appears on the high school s core course with the NCAA eligibility center should be updated yearly.
NCAA Core Course Requirements DIVISION I 16 Core Courses 4 Years of English 3 Years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 Years of Natural or Physical Science (Including one year of lab science) 1 Extra year of English, Math, or Science 2 Years of Social Science 4 Years of additional core courses DIVISION II 14 Core Courses 3 Years of English 2 Years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 Years of Natural or Physical Science (Including one year of lab science) 2 Extra year of English, Math, or Science (3 yrs. beginning 2013) 2 Years of Social Science 3 Years of additional core courses (4 starting 2013)
Academic Eligibility NCAA Division I Requirements: Graduate from High School Complete 16 core courses in required areas with minimum gpa Earn combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches core course gpa in the NCAA sliding scale NCAA Division III Does not require registration with NCAA Eligibility Center No uniform set for eligibility, decided by the university NCAA Division II Requirements: Graduate from High School Complete 14 core courses in required subjects with 2.0gpa Earn combined SAT of 820 or ACT sum of 68 NJCAA HS Graduate or GED NAIA Requirements: Graduate from High School Meet 2 of the following 3 HS gpa of 2.0 ACT 18 or SAT 860 Graduate in upper half of class
NCAA New Rules Students can be Certified Early If a student meets the following criteria after 6 semesters the will be certified as a qualifier: Minimum SAT sum score 1000, ACT sum score 85 Division i i I 3.0 gpa in 13 core courses 3 English, 2 Math, 2 Science, and 6 additional core Division II 30 3.0 gpa in 12 core courses 3 English, 2 Math, 2 Science, and 5 additional core
Division I NCAA New Rules Time Limitations Once student enters 9 th Grade they have four years or eight iht semesters to complete lt core course requirement Must complete high school on time in 8 semesters, meaning courses taken after this period do not count Division II A student may use all core courses completed from the 9 th grade year until the students enrolls full time in a university
NCAA New Rules Non Traditional Coursework Must have ongoing communication and access between an instructor and the student. Dfi Defined period of completion Must be identified as nontraditional on the high school transcript Must be comparable in length, content, and rigor to courses taught in traditional setting Must be 4 year college prep Be wary and warn your students beforehand (BYU)!!!
Recruiting ii Trip Requirements Before a student can make an official visit to an NCAA Division I Institution they must have a copy of the HS Transcript and SAT/ACT test scores. NCAA Division II requires only ACT/SAT test scores Both NCAA Division I and II require that the student has registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center Students are only allowed 5 expense paid visits to NCAA Division I or II universities (only 1 at a school)
THINGS TO KNOW CONT. AMATEURISM Contracts with a professional team (Division I) Salary for participating p in athletics (Division I) Prize money (not including necessary expenses (Division I) Playing with a professional team (Division I) Tryouts,,practice or competition with a professional team (Division I) Any types of benefits one might receive from an Agent (Divisions I and II) Be represented or signing an agreement with an Agent (Division I and II) Participating in an Organized Competition (Division I and II)
THINGS TO KNOW CONT. OFFICIAL CONTACT PERIODS Contact Any face to face meeting Evaluation Period games, events, or on campus contact, no off campus contact Quiet Period on campus contact only Dead Period no in person contact Contact Period on or off campus contact Signing i National Letter of Intent (NLI)
What the High School MUST DO! Make sure your school s NCAA CORE course list is accurate and up to date (yearly). You can check this on the NCAA eligibility ibili center website using your school name or CEEB code Juniors should register for NCAA Eligibility Center at beginning of their junior year Send Transcripts at end of 6 th semester Send Transcripts at end of 8 th semester Submit fee waivers online if needed
How you can help your student athletes academically Know the eligibility requirements and keep them on track map out an academic plan Know how to calculate l the core course GPA Emphasize the importance of academic performance Hl Help students identify if schools that fit their hi criteria i and encourage them to communicate with their coaches on athletic fit If a student falls behind encourage summer school BEFORE graduation
Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Getting to Play All students should still fill out FAFSA and/or CSS Profile for financial aid Athletic Scholarships are not for 4 years, they are renewable each academic year Athletic Scholarships may be increased, renewed, reduced, or withdrawn each academic year for a maximum of 5 years. Athletic Scholarships can be awarded in a variety of amounts full to partial to books A scholarship is not the only factor in determining participation and/or playing time
Getting Recruited There are two reasons high school students do not get recruited: 1. They are not good enough 2. College coaches who may need their talent have not heard of them
It is Important to get your student athletes on track early!
Am I Good Enough? Student Athletes must be willing to ask their high school/club coaches where they fit in. Good Questions to ask coaches: 1. How good do you think I am? 2. What level school do you recommend? 3. Do you have any suggestions? 4. Would you be willing to contact college coaches on my behalf? (letter or phone) 5. Would I be able to compete at X school?
5 Important Questions for Parent and Student Athlete 1. How will you finance college? Do you need a scholarship to play in college? 2. Where do you want to go to college? In state, Out ofstate, 2 year vs. 4 year, Brand name? 3. What are your grades like? Can you compete and make grades? 4. Are you athletically good enough to qualify for an athletic scholarship? Are you walk on caliber? 5. Would your coaches recommend you?
Blue Chip vs. Yellow Chip? Blue Chip Athletes 1. Highly skilled 2. Accomplished 3. Very Visible 4. NCAA Division I or II 5. Highly Recruited 6. Official and Unofficial Visits 7. Athletic Grant in Aid Packages Full Ride 8. Perception of public Yellow Chip Athletes 1. Less Skilled 2. Less Accomplished 3. Less Visible 4. Typically lower level NCAA DII or NCAA DIII, NAIA, or Junior College/CC 5. Not highly recruited or Non recruited 6. Must Self Promote 7. Choices more limited 8. Aid non existent or limited
The Secrets Blue Chippers usually commit before their senior year Coaches do contact before July 1 prior to senior year, they use email and HS/Club coach as contact and invite students for unofficial visits to campus The Big sports the scholarship is all or nothing (full ride) Basketball, Football, Volleyball bll The minor sports can divide scholarships many ways Many athletes receive a combination of athletic and academic aid Example XCP Swimmer 65% scholarship only 35% is athletic aid Example XCP Soccer player $45,000 merit/aid at D3 School
HOW DO YOU GET RECRUITED? Letter of Interest Sports Resume Skills Video/DVD Phone Calls/Emails ll/e Being Seen Making the Decision Signing Sg gearly yvs. Sg Signing glate
The Game of Recruiting If you are not a blue chip recruit most likely you will have to make the first contact. Start Early! Do not hesitate to call or email coaches. If you don t they may not know about you. Advocate for self! Prepare a list of good questions about each school, remember you will be spending your next 4 years with this coach, team, and university Students should be making the contact, not parents Decide if location is important, it may limit scholarship and our playing time
Where do I belong? The college coach has the ultimate say if an athlete belongs or should receive a scholarship Student Athletes Ahl can have both an over inflated and under inflated sense of talent level athlete needs to compare themselves to the current team Athletes must demonstrate their ability being seen at events, games, meets, having time standards Schools in the same division, conference, etc. may have different aid levels and needs ACADEMICS, ACADEMICS, ACADEMICS the FIT
HIGH SCHOOL FOUR YEAR PLAN
FRESHMAN YEAR Meet with counselor to discuss core classes Get to know the coaches Work on your grades Grade 9 Counts!!! Attend sports camps Think realistically about ability Think about academic and career goals Begin sports resume Know NCAA and NAIA rules and regulations
SOPHMORE YEAR Keep grades up!!! Take PSAT or PLAN Work with coaches regarding ability and ambitions Check NCAA and NAIA admission and application process AGAIN Research colleges that interest you Update sports resume
JUNIOR YEAR Speak with counselor about career goals and course requirements Speak with HS or Club coaches about a Realistic assessment of which college level Attend college and career fairs Take PSAT/NMSQT and SAT or ACT Refine list of possible college choices Update sports resume
JUNIOR YEAR Cont. Create skills video Send letter of interest to college coaches with unofficial transcripts Return completed questionnaires to coaches or fill out online questionnaires Obtain letters of recommendation from HS or club coaches, possible phone contact Register with NCAA Eligibility Center Possibly attend sports camp at prospective college
SENIOR YEAR Complete graduation/core course requirements Make sure you have registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center and transcript has been sent Review carefully the NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete available at www.eligibilitycenter.org and/or the NAIA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete Retake SAT/ACT in fall if needed Complete Amateurism Questionnaire i
SENIOR YEAR Cont. Narrow college choices further: size, academics, location, athletics, finances, etc. Apply to schools that you would be happy at if you did not play a sport or were injured Send applications for admission and transcripts, pay attention to individual deadlines for colleges Follow recruiting ii rules w/ campus visits ii Send in FAFSA and/or CSS Profile
SENIOR YEAR Cont. Sit down with parents/coach t/ and weigh ih pros and cons of each school Send updated letter of interest to coaches with athletic resume and season schedule Be sure of final choice BEFORE signing any papers Let coaches know when their school is no longer in the running, THANK them!
Student Athlete Resources Helpful Websites www.eligiblitycenter.org Determines academic eligibility www.ncaa.org Official NCAA website www.ncaasports.com Research college sport info, results, news, etc. www.collegeboard.com All steps in searching for a college www.fafsa.gov Free Application i for Federal Student Aid